LIGHT l Lizzie Merritt #80

About this episode

Lizzie Merritt discusses her book LIGHT and the psychology of weight loss, emphasizing self-trust and mindset shifts.

It’s always a pleasure to sit down with a friend, and this episode is exactly that. I had the chance to talk with Lizzie Merritt, who co-directs the Todd Durkin IMPACT Life Coaching Certification with me. She recently released her second bestselling book, LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss, and we talk about the book along with the deeper work behind it. Lizzie is a weight loss coach who has spent years studying the psychology behind lasting change. In LIGHT, she offers a new way to approach weight loss by helping you rebuild self-trust and work with your brain instead of fighting it. With a mix of warmth, humor, and research-backed insight, Lizzie shares her L.I.G.H.T. Method, a practical framework to shift your mindset and move past the patterns that keep you stuck. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Let go of guilt and focus on what actually works Work through challenges like perfectionism, emotional eating, and self-sabotage Use simple experiments to build momentum Stop postponing happiness and start living your life now This is not a typical diet conversation, and Lizzie is not a typical coach. She brings a grounded, honest approach that helps you get back on your…

People in this episode

Host: unknown

Guest: Lizzie Merritt

Topics covered

• weight loss
• psychology
• self-trust
• coaching
• mindset
• personal development

Keywords

• weight loss
• psychology
• self-trust
• L.I.G.H.T. Method
• coaching
• emotional eating
• self-sabotage

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Todd Durkin IMPACT Life Coaching Certification

Books & works: LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss

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